That this House congratulates pupils at Ysgol Llanfawr in Ynys Môn for reaching the top of a national leaderboard celebrating children who are making strides to walk or wheel to school; notes that WOW, the walk to school challenge from charity Living Streets Cymru, sees pupils record how they get to school using the interactive WOW travel tracker, a comprehensive method of gaining valuable insights into school travel habits; further notes that the tracker helps boost pupils’ engagement in the overall challenge and helps increase active travel rates at schools by awarding those who walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or Park and Stride with a monthly WOW badge; highlights that 95% of journeys recorded by pupils at Ysgol Llanfawr during the month of June were active travel journeys; and commends pupils at the school as well as the 200 primary schools in Wales currently participating in the challenge for showing how small actions lead to big impacts such as easing congestion, improving air quality, and creating cleaner, healthier streets.

That this House congratulates pupils at Ysgol Llanfawr in Ynys Môn for reaching the top of a national leaderboard celebrating children who are making strides to walk or wheel to school; notes that WOW, the walk to school challenge from charity Living Streets Cymru, sees pupils record how they get...

That this House commends the organisers of the 2026 National Eisteddfod of Wales, held this year in Llantwd in the heart of north Pembrokeshire as Eisteddfod y Garreg Las; notes that this year’s Eisteddfod takes place in the area famed for its striking local bluestone; highlights that the catchment area stretches across the three stunning regions of Pembrokeshire, south Ceredigion, and west Carmarthenshire; further notes that this year’s festival marks an especially important milestone of being the 850th anniversary of the very first Eisteddfod, which was held in nearby Cardigan Castle in 1176; acknowledges that the annual festival is Wales’ largest celebration of Welsh language and culture with 75,000 people expected to attend the festival which will include more than 1,000 events, 250 stalls, and competitions including singing, dancing and performances by about 70 choirs; congratulates the organisers and local volunteers for all their hard work in fundraising and organising this important celebration of Welsh culture; and wishes the very best to all those competing during the week.

That this House commends the organisers of the 2026 National Eisteddfod of Wales, held this year in Llantwd in the heart of north Pembrokeshire as Eisteddfod y Garreg Las; notes that this year’s Eisteddfod takes place in the area famed for its striking local bluestone; highlights that the catchment area...

That this House marks the 60th anniversary of the Llynpenmaen (Penmaenpool) tragedy of 22 July 1966, one of the worst maritime disasters in Wales, when the pleasure boat Prince of Wales sank on the Mawddach Estuary, resulting in the loss of 15 lives; remembers with deep respect those who lost their lives and extends its thoughts to their families and loved ones; recognises the lasting impact of the tragedy on the local community and on all those affected; welcomes the memorial service being organised by Dolgellau Town Council to commemorate this significant anniversary and the unveiling of a new memorial plaque; notes that the plaque will stand in memory of the 15 people who died and as a tribute to the 28 people who survived, as well as to the local residents, hotel staff and others who, with great courage and selflessness, assisted in the rescue efforts; further recognises that the tragedy prompted important changes to passenger boat safety regulations; and pays tribute to the enduring spirit of remembrance shown by the communities of Dolgellau, Penmaenpool and the wider Meirionnydd area in ensuring that those who perished, those who survived and those who came to their aid are never forgotten.

That this House marks the 60th anniversary of the Llynpenmaen (Penmaenpool) tragedy of 22 July 1966, one of the worst maritime disasters in Wales, when the pleasure boat Prince of Wales sank on the Mawddach Estuary, resulting in the loss of 15 lives; remembers with deep respect those who lost...

That this House recognises the exceptional service of emergency and volunteer search and rescue organisations across Wales during the recent spell of hot weather; notes the increased pressure on services as visitors flock to the country’s coastline, mountains, lakes and outdoor attractions; commends the efforts of the RNLI, HM Coastguard, National Coastwatch Institution, Cave and Mountain Rescue teams, the Welsh Ambulance Service, police and fire services, community first responders and volunteers; further recognises that these organisations save lives, prevent tragedies and provide an essential public service in some of Wales’s most challenging environments; pays tribute to all those who dedicate their time and expertise to protecting lives across Wales; calls on the UK Government to recognise the invaluable contribution made by emergency and volunteer rescue organisations in safeguarding communities and visitors alike; and wishes all emergency responders and volunteers a safe and successful summer season.

That this House recognises the exceptional service of emergency and volunteer search and rescue organisations across Wales during the recent spell of hot weather; notes the increased pressure on services as visitors flock to the country’s coastline, mountains, lakes and outdoor attractions; commends the efforts of the RNLI, HM Coastguard,...

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, humour, quick wit and ever-present smile have brightened the days of countless Members, staff and visitors over the years; further recognises that, whether serving a drink or sharing a joke, Richard has been a constant source of good cheer and embodies the very best of the parliamentary community; applauds his legendary enthusiasm for the Eurovision Song Contest, which has brought much enjoyment to colleagues over the years; thanks him for the friendships he has forged and the memories he has helped create over nearly four decades; and concludes by awarding him the parliamentary equivalent of douze points for a truly outstanding career, with every good wish for the future.

That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness,...

That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the process of seeking travel insurance is repeatedly described by people with cancer as confusing, exhausting and emotionally draining, adding an avoidable burden at an already stressful time; regrets that a lack of clear signposting leaves many people unaware that specialist providers may offer fairer cover, leading some to wrongly assume they are uninsurable, pay inflated premiums, or abandon travel altogether; believes that travel plays a significant role in the wellbeing and recovery of people with cancer, and that insurance barriers which discourage travel deny people positive experiences when they are most needed; further notes that with cancer cases projected to rise by 14 per cent over the next fifteen years, and people living longer with the disease, these barriers will only become more pressing unless action is taken; further believes that people who completed treatment years ago, or who are stable or clinically low risk, should not be required to declare historic cancer diagnoses indefinitely; also notes that several countries have adopted a Right to Be Forgotten model; and calls for a renewed debate on introducing a similar approach in the UK so that cancer survivors are no longer unfairly penalised for past illness.

That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the process of seeking...

That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that remembrance of Srebrenica sends a powerful message that we must never forget where anti-Muslim hatred, dehumanisation, and division can lead; remembers all those who were murdered, displaced, bereaved, and affected by the genocide and the wider atrocities committed during the Bosnian War, including up to 50,000 women and girls who were subjected to rape and sexual violence as weapons of war; recognises the judgments of international courts that the massacre at Srebrenica constituted genocide; pays tribute to survivors, victims’ families, the Mothers of Srebrenica, and all those who continue to preserve the memory of those who were killed; commends the work of Remembering Srebrenica, including its national and regional boards, volunteers, Community Champions and partners, in educating people across the United Kingdom through schools, local authorities, places of worship, community organisations, police forces, and civic institutions about the consequences of anti-Muslim hatred, dehumanisation, division, and genocide denial; reaffirms the importance of remembrance, truth, justice, peace, and social cohesion; and calls on the Government to continue supporting Srebrenica genocide education, remembrance, and initiatives that help prevent future atrocities.

That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that remembrance of Srebrenica...

That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elected office across the United Kingdom; further notes that section 106 of the Equality Act 2010, which would require political parties to collect and publish anonymised data on the protected characteristics of election candidates, has not yet been commenced despite Parliament approving the legislation more than a decade ago; recognises the importance of robust and accessible data in identifying barriers to participation in democratic life and informing evidence-based policy responses; further recognises that transparency can support efforts to improve accessibility and representation across political parties and public institutions; and calls on the Government to take steps to improve the collection and publication of information relating to candidate diversity in UK elections.

That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elected office across the United Kingdom; further notes that section 106 of the...

That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, and that they remain on display in the British Museum to which they were transferred by an Act of Parliament in 1816; considers it unacceptable for these sculptures to be held and displayed in the UK, not least because the sculptures have been damaged whilst in the museum’s possession; further notes that those Parthenon Sculptures remaining in Athens have been well displayed since 2009 in the purpose-built Acropolis Museum close to the Parthenon; is encouraged by reports of stronger and developing partnerships between the British and Acropolis Museums, and reports that British Museum Chair, George Osborne, has indicated his support for this to include the return of the sculptures; also notes that opinion polls have shown a majority also support the return; and therefore calls on the Government to do all that is necessary to cooperate with the trustees of the British Museum, to agree a gracious act to reunite the Parthenon Sculptures with those in Athens and to finally put right this enduring wrong.

That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, and that they remain on display in the British Museum to which they were transferred by an...

That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; also believes that Royal Mail has not met its quarterly service targets, reflecting a growing national crisis in postal reliability, in spite of OFCOM fining Royal Mail £21 million this year, following fines in previous years; is concerned Royal Mail continues to seek to lower the standards of the Universal Service Obligation; believes these problems do not reflect on the hard-working front-line postal delivery staff who have been let down by an over-centralised management structure and profit-before-service orientated owners; and therefore calls on the Government to intervene to insist that OFCOM pressures Royal Mail to meet it's operational targets, ensure that Royal Mail takes immediate remedial action to restore service reliability and to address staffing shortages and morale, and for OFCOM to fully utilise its enforcement powers, and to ensure the Universal Service Obligation is protected.

That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; also believes that Royal...

That this House commends the team behind Effi o Blaenau, a Welsh-language drama film by filmmaker Marc Evans that has been screened at the Glasgow Film Festival and recently had its UK-wide release to huge critical acclaim; notes that the film has become the most successful Welsh-language film ever released in the UK, breaking box office records on its opening weekend; further notes that the film is an adaptation of the 2015 one-woman play Iphigenia in Splott by Welsh dramatist Gary Owen and follows a young woman from Blaenau Ffestiniog whose life is changed forever after a chance encounter; highlights the film’s powerful and unflinching depiction of the impact of austerity in communities; acknowledges that the film’s success demonstrates the strength of creative talent in Wales and the growing appetite for stories rooted in Wales; and congratulates the cast and crew for this important cultural milestone for Welsh-language film.

That this House commends the team behind Effi o Blaenau, a Welsh-language drama film by filmmaker Marc Evans that has been screened at the Glasgow Film Festival and recently had its UK-wide release to huge critical acclaim; notes that the film has become the most successful Welsh-language film ever released...

That this House congratulates Yr Heliwr in Nefyn on reaching the fifth anniversary of its establishment as a community-owned pub; recognises the vision, determination and commitment shown by local residents in securing the future of this important community asset; commends the shareholders, volunteers, staff and directors whose efforts have ensured its success over the past five years; notes the vital role that community-owned enterprises play in supporting the Dwyfor Meirionnydd economy, preserving the Welsh language and culture, and providing spaces that bring people together; acknowledges Yr Heliwr as a valued social, cultural and economic hub for Nefyn and the wider Llŷn Peninsula; and wishes everyone involved continued success in the years ahead as they build on this remarkable achievement in community ownership and local enterprise.

That this House congratulates Yr Heliwr in Nefyn on reaching the fifth anniversary of its establishment as a community-owned pub; recognises the vision, determination and commitment shown by local residents in securing the future of this important community asset; commends the shareholders, volunteers, staff and directors whose efforts have ensured...

That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41 percent decline in livebirths has been reported in the first half of 2025 when compared to 2022; demands that the Government officially recognises the crimes that are being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by an undemocratic and terrorist Israeli regime; thanks the important work of many surgeons who have worked and continue to work in Gaza, including Nizam Mamode, Nick Maynard, Victoria Rose and Dr Mohammed Mustafa who, alongside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Australian Government, is desperately seeking to get a maternity hospital caring for woman and children into Gaza; calls on the Government and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to support this endeavour, recognising their moral responsibility to ensure that adequate medical and humanitarian aid reaches the people of Gaza.

That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41 percent decline in livebirths has...

That this House celebrates Disability Pride Month, an annual opportunity to recognise the identities, culture, achievements and contributions of disabled people across the United Kingdom and around the world; notes that the Disability Pride movement, which originated in the United States, was established in the UK in 2015 and has continued to grow through community-led events and campaigns; further notes that around twenty five per cent of the population are disabled, making disabled people the largest minority group in the country; believes that disability is a natural and valued part of human diversity and that everyone should be able to live with dignity, equality and pride; acknowledges the barriers, discrimination and stigma that many disabled people continue to face in everyday life; and commends the work of disabled people, Disabled People's Organisations, campaigners, advocates, allies and community groups across the UK in advancing equality, challenging discrimination and promoting disability pride, visibility and inclusion throughout society.

That this House celebrates Disability Pride Month, an annual opportunity to recognise the identities, culture, achievements and contributions of disabled people across the United Kingdom and around the world; notes that the Disability Pride movement, which originated in the United States, was established in the UK in 2015 and has...

This House notes that the zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials introduced by the last government in 2022 is due to end on 31st March 2027; believes that this zero VAT rate makes the installation of such materials more affordable and so encourages householders to install them, resulting in less consumption of energy, less emissions of CO2 and lower fuel bills; and calls on HM Treasury to announce expeditiously that the zero VAT rate will be extended beyond 31st March 2027.

This House notes that the zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials introduced by the last government in 2022 is due to end on 31st March 2027; believes that this zero VAT rate makes the installation of such materials more affordable and so encourages householders to install them, resulting...

That this House notes with outrage the findings of genocide by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, documenting the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children by Israeli forces and widespread attacks on educational, religious and cultural sites in Gaza; expresses grave concern that the report concludes such attacks have caused severe and potentially irreversible harm to the Palestinian people and their fundamental human rights; reaffirms the obligation of all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure during armed conflict; and calls on the Government to move beyond condemnation of these attacks by supporting independent international accountability mechanisms, suspending arms exports to Israel, and working with international partners to secure an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, the protection of civilians and compliance with international law.

That this House notes with outrage the findings of genocide by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, documenting the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children by Israeli forces and widespread attacks on educational, religious and cultural sites in Gaza;...

That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure; further notes that mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused primarily by inhaling asbestos fibres, often many decades before symptoms appear, and that more than 2,700 people are diagnosed with the disease across the UK each year; further recognises the devastating impact of mesothelioma on patients, families and communities, particularly in areas with strong industrial, construction, manufacturing, engineering, energy and shipbuilding heritage; pays tribute to all those living with asbestos-related diseases and to those who care for and support them; acknowledges the vital work of charities, asbestos support groups, trade unions, clinicians, researchers and campaigners across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; welcomes grassroots campaigns seeking justice for victims, including Cape Must Pay!, which calls on the former asbestos manufacturer Cape plc, now owned by Altrad, to contribute £10 million towards mesothelioma research; also notes continuing concerns regarding access to justice and fair compensation for victims; calls for further efforts to improve research, treatment and support services; further welcomes events taking place around the country to mark the day; encourages participation in the Go Blue for Meso campaign and Blue Light Walks; applauds the work of local asbestos support organisations; and hopes for a successful Action Mesothelioma Day 2026.

That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure;...